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‘The W&C energy team and PF team in Melbourne have a very strong culture. Ged Cochrane of particular note is top of his field.’

‘Without exception each of the partners provide timely and precise advice. I find W&C highly customer-focused.’

‘Ged Cochrane provides an elite standard of service. Ged and his team regularly deliver complex domestic and cross-border renewable energy financing transactions for us.’ 

‘White and Case’s Energy team, particularly in the renewable energy sector, is highly experienced, knowledgeable, efficient, pragmatic, thoughtful and can establish strong rapport with ease. ’

‘All incredibly capable and talented in their own fields. They continue to exceed my expectations and remain ahead of the market. ’

‘Ged Cochrane provides an elite standard of service. Ged and his team regularly deliver complex domestic and cross-border renewable energy transactions for us. We benefit from his extensive market knowledge and ability to move quickly. Ged and the team are excellent compared to their peers in terms of client / matter management.’

‘Unrivalled expertise in Victorian planning and enviro law. ’

‘Tim Power and Fiona Curl are an absolute powerhouse. Frank is a pragmatic and clever advisor who doesn’t shy away from a challenge and who will always look for solutions on very thorny issues.’

‘The W&C Planning and Environment team has great depth from Partner to Associate level, with great experience across the sector to enable the provision of value for money services and ensure that key risks are appropriately covered.’ 

‘Michelle Keen brings enormous industry experience to lead a team of quality lawyers. Michelle and her team have sound depth of knowledge on approval pathways and issues to be across.’

‘Quality advice in a dynamic environment with lots of changing laws, regulations and policies.’

‘Tim Power and Fiona Curl make themselves readily available to turn around urgent needs.’

‘The team that worked on our EES process did what was needed to be done, when it was needed to be done and we didn’t miss any important deadlines.’

‘The team is highly experienced in guiding renewable energy projects through the planning system in Victoria which includes an independent panel process. Their depth of knowledge and expertise also offers valuable strategic advice.’

‘Kate Perumal has strong knowledge of industry and supply side concerns. Strategic.’

‘Deep expertise and insight into large-scale infrastructure projects. Highly competent in both the complex legal issues and commercial frameworks in which such projects are procured and delivered.’

‘Josh Sgro is highly experienced, thoughtful and responsive partner in very complex infrastructure projects.’

‘Michelle Keen combines a practice in environmental & planning approvals and land tenure, Michelle provides deep insights and excellent strategic advice on the critical component of obtaining development approvals and land assembly for very large-scale linear infrastructure projects.’

‘Josh Sgro is a very experienced partner with great expertise.’

‘Very good understanding of the industry and players, as well as the drivers of the players. Bring a highly commercial lens to transactions. In addition, Alan has a deep knowledge of our particular business and assets.’

‘Alan Rosengarten is very easy to deal with, has a deep understanding of our business and assets, and excellent industry knowledge and understanding. Very calm which helps in high pressured discussions. Also seems to build a good team around him and leverage the team appropriately.’

‘Kate Perumal is a strategic litigator. Kate also has a deep understanding of the industry and players, and respective motivators.’

‘The team is able to provide practical and measured advice, but also able to dive into the details as necessary. The team can support small projects and large, complex projects.’

‘Aldrin De Zilva is a leading tax practitioner. His ability to provide advice on highly complex matters is highly valuable.’

‘The team is well-resourced and has a number of senior and highly competent staff which is particularly important when advising on complex tax technical matters. The team goes above and beyond for their clients, and has an excellent command of the issues.’

‘Aldrin De Zilva is absolutely committed to his clients and combines that commitment with deep legal knowledge and analysis. He thoughtfully and skillfully interrogates the issues, and is excellent at dealing with all stakeholders in complex matters.’

‘They are extremely proactive.’

‘Aldrin De Zilva is an outstanding transactions and taxation partner who is very well versed on implementing transactions and considering everything that is needed. No stone is left unturned. Aldrin and his team are technically brilliant and trustworthy, never miss a deadline and always put their clients first. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’ 

‘I like the availability and loyalty of the team, but also they have such extensive experience in multiple jurisdictions that they know how to handle situations that arise.’

‘John Tivey is very experienced in international resources transactions and has a very commercial approach.’

‘Tom Carberry has good project management skills and refuses to be cowed by more senior practitioners when he has a valid point to make.’

‘Expert advice and representation.’

‘Solid representation from Stephen Carlton and up-and-comer Emily La.’ 

‘The team thinks very strategically, many steps ahead.’

‘Jared Muller and David Opperman make a formidable disputes team, with a high level of expertise in construction disputes that separates them from most other firms in the Australian market. Very hard working and high performance.’

‘Jared Muller is an asset to any client, understanding what a client is looking for with legal assistance and being incredibly hard-working and responsive to back that up.’

‘Very helpful and practical advice. Able to guide clients through complex disputes.’

‘Lee Carroll is a very helpful, collaborative partner who is always available and engages well with clients.’

‘Deep understanding of infrastructure industry, players in industry and their motivators. Bring a highly strategic and commercial lens to the matter.’

‘Class-leading legal skills.’

‘Tier one restructuring practitioners now in a truly global firm. They have the ability to deal with large, complex and sophisticated restructurings coming up with novel solutions to problems faced. High quality team that is technically sound but more importantly commercially astute.’

‘Jillian McAleese and Timothy Sackar operate at the pointing end of restructuring and insolvency in Australia dealing in the most complex and sophisticated large restructurings in the market. Both know to develop and implement solutions to find a pathway through the most challenging of circumstances.’

‘The White & Case team, led by Tim Sackar and Jill McAleese are very focussed to their client needs. They understand the often need for speed to action and clarity of advice and communication.’

‘They provide high quality insolvency advice and are true trusted advisors who we prefer to engage.’ 

‘Tim Sackar and Jill McAleese are truly a great team.’

‘Tim Sackar is a highly respected senior restructuring lawyer in Australia who is always around the big complex matters. He is a please to deal with and have on your team when it really counts.’ 

‘Jillian McAleese is a highly skill and legal practitioner who cuts through the complex to find value adding solutions.’